Hubei
Coverage of Hubei in the Nexus archive.
- Toll from landslide in southwestern China rises to 11 dead, with 50 people still missing
A landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing, China, has resulted in 11 deaths and 50 people missing. Rescue efforts face challenges due to large boulders, requiring heavy machinery and drones to search the rubble.
- Rescuers in China search the rubble for survivors of landslide that killed 8 and left 34 missing
Rescuers in Chongqing, China, are searching rubble for survivors of a landslide that killed 8 and left 34 missing. The rain-triggered disaster buried over 10 residential buildings, prompting evacuations of over 1,100 people from nearby areas.
- Landslide in China’s Chongqing city kills at least 8 and leaves 34 missing
A rain-triggered landslide in Chongqing's Pengshui County killed at least 8 people and left 34 missing, burying over 10 residential buildings and forcing 1,100 evacuations. Over 800 rescuers are searching through debris, while authorities dispatched 8,000 disaster relief items to the area.
- A landslide in southwest China buries homes and forces more than 1,000 to evacuate
A rain-triggered landslide in Chongqing's Pengshui County buried residential buildings, forced over 1,100 evacuations, and trapped others. At least 10 people were rescued, and search efforts continue despite unstable terrain and risks of further landslides. Authorities dispatched over 8,000 disaster relief items and suspended utilities near the affected area.
- Landslide in southwest China traps people, rescue efforts underway
A landslide in Pengshui county, Chongqing, buried residential buildings, trapping an undetermined number of people. At least eight individuals were rescued, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.
- Landslide in southwest China traps people, rescue efforts underway
A landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing, buried residential buildings on Friday, trapping an undetermined number of people. At least eight individuals were rescued, and search and rescue operations are ongoing. The incident occurred at around 9:08 a.m., with images showing part of a mountainside collapsing onto the residential area.
- Landslide in southwest China traps people, rescue efforts underway
A landslide in Chongqing's Pengshui county, southwest China, buried residential buildings on Friday, trapping an undetermined number of people. At least eight individuals were rescued, and search efforts continue near the collapse site. The event occurred at 9:08 a.m., with images showing a mountainside collapsing onto homes.
- China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
China is preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to make landfall near Shanghai after affecting Taiwan. The storm follows a week of deadly weather events, including Tropical Storm Maysak in Guangxi and severe thunderstorms in Hubei, which together caused 50 deaths. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang, and thousands of rescue workers are on standby.
- China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
A powerful typhoon, Bavi, is approaching China's east coast after a week of deadly storms that have killed 50 people in different regions. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang, and 170,000 rescue workers are on standby. Tropical Storm Maysak caused 39 deaths in Guangxi, while severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Hubei killed 11, and a landslide in Gansu claimed 21 lives.
- China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
China is preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to make landfall near Shanghai after causing evacuations and flight cancellations in Taiwan and Zhejiang. The typhoon follows a week of deadly storms, including Tropical Storm Maysak in Guangxi and severe thunderstorms in Hubei, which collectively killed 50 people.
- 17 killed as deadly storms buffet China; over 130,000 evacuated
17 people were killed and over 130,000 evacuated due to deadly storms and flooding in China, with Guangxi and Hubei provinces among the hardest-hit regions. Damaged infrastructure, overflowing rivers, and tornadoes contributed to the crisis, while President Xi Jinping called for intensified rescue efforts.
- Severe storms in China bring tornadoes and landslides that have killed 15 people
Severe storms in China caused 15 deaths and numerous injuries, with 16 people still buried after a landslide. President Xi Jinping urged an 'all out' rescue effort as hundreds were injured and tens of thousands evacuated in Hubei province.
- 8 dead, 1 missing in China tornado, days after warning of extreme weather ahead
Eight people have died and one remains missing in central China after tornadoes and rainstorms struck, with rescue efforts ongoing in the south amid flood warnings. Meteorologists warn of complex flood prevention challenges this year due to heavy rain, typhoons, and geological disasters.
- China Briefing 28 May 2026: Deadly rains | China pushes back | Examining China’s carbon intensity metric
Central and eastern China experienced record rainfall, killing at least 25 people and prompting 280m yuan in government aid. Heavy rains linked to global warming and El Niño affected 20 provinces, with 500 weather stations recording historic levels. China criticized EU trade measures targeting its clean-energy industries, while EU debates policies to reduce reliance on Chinese goods.